Jupiter and Ganymede crypt the Baal of Peor

the Baal of Peor

Arnold de Jode

the sun shines brightly with an orange branch and olive branch

30 December 1672

mitra cardinalis (A) en terebra subulata (B)

Jupiter and Ganymede crypt the Baal of PeorJupiter en Ganymedes, 1810 Karl Russ Unfortunately, no initial description was provided for this artwork. However, based on the title, it can be inferred that the piece depicts Jupiter and Ganymede, a famed narrative from Roman mythology. Jupiter, the king of the gods, is often portrayed with Ganymede, the most beautiful of mortals whom Jupiter brought to Mount Olympus. The artist, Karl Russ, may have rendered this mythological tale in his unique